Cub Cadet 3000 Series Service Manual page 87

41. Disassemble the center differential assembly
and inspect for wear or damage. See Figure 30.
Thrust Miter Block
Differential
Gear
Figure 30
NOTE: Make certain the thrust miter blocks are
orientated correctly during assembly. See Figure
29.
42. Remove both spiral retaining rings from the left
axle using a flat-blade screw driver. See Figure
31.
Spiral Retaining Ring
Figure 31
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43. Remove the 14T side gear, differential lock hous-
ing, thrust washer, comp spring and differential
engagement collar from the left axle, and inspect
for wear or damage. See Figure 32.
Differential Lock Housing
Spiral Retaining Rings
Side Gear
Comp Spring
Differential Engagement Collar
44. Inspect the bearings in the housing for wear or
damage. See Figure 33.
Inspect Bearings and Housings
45. Clean the mating surfaces of the two transmis-
sion housings.
NOTE: Use Loctite 598 between the transmis-
sion housing mating faces during assembly.
46. Remove and replace the outer bearing seals.
15A- 11
Left Axle
Thrust Washer
Figure 32
Figure 33